Senior Clinician

SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position is an exciting opportunity for an individual with some clinical experience who is looking to develop their leadership skills. The Senior Clinician will provide clinical oversight and support to a diverse range of residential programs, including Centerboard's Young Parent Living Programs (YPLPs), pre-independent living program, and independent living programs. While on site at the YPLPs, the Senior Clinician will ensure the practical application of a Trauma Informed theoretical treatment framework in the milieu, and will work with staff to provide them with the tools to support residents in the development of healthy attachments, positive relationships, self-regulation skills, language and communication skills, learning their trauma triggers and identifying coping skills. The Senior Clinician also carries a small caseload of clients within the pre-independent and independent living programs, providing interim individual and family therapy to residents experiencing waitlists for external mental health services.

JOB FUNCTIONS
• Throughout the course of the week, spend time on site at each of Centerboard's YPLP programs (located in Lynn, Chelsea, and Melrose) to provide clinical support to residents and staff
• Review and approve treatment plans and safety plans; ensure program implementation
• Ensure provision of group and family therapy consistent with youth needs; provide interim individual and family therapy as needed
• Assist with the development and delivery of staff training toward the implementation of a solid, clinical treatment program; create and conduct training for staff monthly and as needed
• Establish a leadership role by having a presence in the milieu and role model clinical interventions with milieu staff, including working with milieu staff in the delivery of crisis intervention services as needed
• Participate in monthly Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion affinity group
• Supervise a team of BSW and MSW clinical interns as assigned; liaise with their schools and oversee their daily tasks to ensure that learning goals are met
• Complete all required documentation in a professional, timely manner
• Participate in clinical on-call rotation
• Consistently meet professional licensure requirements
• Support Programs in times of crisis

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in a related field; license to practice as a clinician (min LCSW or LMHC Certification). Required to pass initial competency evaluation as well as continued assessments of professional development and future trainings. Must have the ability to work with a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion lens with clients, staff and collaterals.

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